Elementary ESOL

Overview

Thank you for considering studying this course with West College Scotland. Applications for the course can still be made but it is already over-subscribed at our Paisley Campus, and you may not get a place on this occasion. Please consider applying for similar courses on offer or contact our Student Advisory Service via info@wcs.ac.uk with your name and contact details to discuss other courses options available to you. Alternatively, please call us on 0300 600 6060.

What will I learn?

The course provides the basic language skills you need to communicate in spoken and written English. You'll learn about:

• English grammar
• Vocabulary and pronunciation
• Employability skills
• Study skills
• Skills for life in Scotland
• IT

What qualifications do I need?

You don’t need any ESOL qualifications, but you must have the right language level for this course.

If you apply to study Elementary ESOL, we’ll ask you to attend a language assessment so that we can decide if it is the best level of study for you.

What can I do after?

You’ll feel more confident in applying for employment opportunities that require English for routine situations. You could also continue your studies by moving on to ESOL at Pre-Intermediate level (SCQF Level 3).

SCQF 2

Programme Information

Start: August

Timetable information Greenock/Clydebank: 2 days 9.15am – 4.15pm, 1 day 9.15am-1.15pm

Timetable information Paisley: Monday-Friday 9.15am – 12.15pm, 1 day 9.15am – 1pm

Maximum class size: 20

Minimum age: 16

Total number of hours per week: 16 + 5 hours self study